CobraUSA
White Belt
Hello all, new character here at Martial Talk. I've been observing the discussions here at Martial Talk for sometime now and feel this place is the best choice for martial artists, both experienced and inexperienced.
First, i'll tell you a little about myself:
I come from a very small town, where I was born, in Texas. I was a Navy brat, so I moved around a lot throughout my life, until I became an adult. Now i'm nearly 25 years old, married with a lovely, beautiful wife in the U.S. Navy.
As for my martial arts experience, i've some training under my belt, but have not a very grand resume to speak of.
I've trained in BJJ, cross-trained some in Kali, Escrima, Okinawan Karate, Muay Thai, Sambo, Wrestling and Sanda, and have dipped around in Judo, Aikijujutsu, Aikido, and Krav Maga.
Most of my experience came from Shootfighting.
I'm not an extremely well-developed martial artist, however, I do have far more extensive experience in the use of firearms.
As a fighter (i've, unfortunately, had more than several physical altercations), I feel that my strong points are: sense of awareness, avoiding/escaping confrontations before they occur, a developed strong and solid base stance, speed and agility with movement, physical and mental strength, delivering and manipulating my own/opponent power in punches and kicks, physically adapting to positional circumstances/maneuvering, continual flow of attack, resistance to many different basic and intermediate grappling techniques, stance switches, and grappling. My preference is to stay on my feet and stay off the ground.
I also, as a lesser experienced martial artist, know many basic principles and facts about martial arts, including:
1.) No style is truly superior to the other - there are only superior individual levels and differences in theory, principles, one's physical ability to perform the specific technique effectively, and the specific training purpose.
2.) Martial arts training and experience does not suddenly make you a superhero, or supernatural in any way.
3.) Martial arts training typically includes a heightened natural sense of awareness, most often helps one achieve a higher physical fitness level, helps one develop better sound judgement(s), and (as always a given) provides technique.
Anyway, my goal here at Martial Talk is to make friends in the Martial Arts community. I've been looking into some Martial Arts styles local to my area (San Diego, California) and have really taken a liking to a few based on my own research, such as Kajukenbo (KArate, JUdo/jujutsu, KENpo, BOxing). Hopefully, I can make some good friends here and develop some relationships with teachers, mentors, and potential peers.
My ultimate goal as a martial artist is to develop myself into an effective, self-defensive martial artist; to better protect myself and my family.
While training in martial arts, I can tell you that i've already developed a love and passion for it. I want more.
Anyways, cheers to all of you guys! Hope to hear from you soon! :supcool:
First, i'll tell you a little about myself:
I come from a very small town, where I was born, in Texas. I was a Navy brat, so I moved around a lot throughout my life, until I became an adult. Now i'm nearly 25 years old, married with a lovely, beautiful wife in the U.S. Navy.
As for my martial arts experience, i've some training under my belt, but have not a very grand resume to speak of.
I've trained in BJJ, cross-trained some in Kali, Escrima, Okinawan Karate, Muay Thai, Sambo, Wrestling and Sanda, and have dipped around in Judo, Aikijujutsu, Aikido, and Krav Maga.
Most of my experience came from Shootfighting.
I'm not an extremely well-developed martial artist, however, I do have far more extensive experience in the use of firearms.
As a fighter (i've, unfortunately, had more than several physical altercations), I feel that my strong points are: sense of awareness, avoiding/escaping confrontations before they occur, a developed strong and solid base stance, speed and agility with movement, physical and mental strength, delivering and manipulating my own/opponent power in punches and kicks, physically adapting to positional circumstances/maneuvering, continual flow of attack, resistance to many different basic and intermediate grappling techniques, stance switches, and grappling. My preference is to stay on my feet and stay off the ground.
I also, as a lesser experienced martial artist, know many basic principles and facts about martial arts, including:
1.) No style is truly superior to the other - there are only superior individual levels and differences in theory, principles, one's physical ability to perform the specific technique effectively, and the specific training purpose.
2.) Martial arts training and experience does not suddenly make you a superhero, or supernatural in any way.
3.) Martial arts training typically includes a heightened natural sense of awareness, most often helps one achieve a higher physical fitness level, helps one develop better sound judgement(s), and (as always a given) provides technique.
Anyway, my goal here at Martial Talk is to make friends in the Martial Arts community. I've been looking into some Martial Arts styles local to my area (San Diego, California) and have really taken a liking to a few based on my own research, such as Kajukenbo (KArate, JUdo/jujutsu, KENpo, BOxing). Hopefully, I can make some good friends here and develop some relationships with teachers, mentors, and potential peers.
My ultimate goal as a martial artist is to develop myself into an effective, self-defensive martial artist; to better protect myself and my family.
While training in martial arts, I can tell you that i've already developed a love and passion for it. I want more.
Anyways, cheers to all of you guys! Hope to hear from you soon! :supcool:
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